Thursday, February 4

Another card that is tough to photograph. I absolutely love the Cottage Wall DP, but my camera doesn't like it.

Today's "Way to Use It" challenge on SCS was to create a Collage card. I ended up combining it with the sketch challenge from Stamping 411. I wasn't sure what to do, so I made the background a collage -- at least I think it is a collage. I'm not really crazy about this card, but I like my flower.

ETA:There are several different ways to make these flowers. One way is to punch 6-10 scallop circles out of Designer paper or Card stock -- I used Cottage Garden. Crinkle each scalloped circle into a tight wad. Unfold each circle. Stack all the scalloped circles together, one on top of another. Pierce a hole in the center of the stack and attach a brad. Start crumpling again, make sure the center ones are the tightest. Then fluff until you are satisfied with the look of your flower. I will try and do a short tutorial and post it tomorrow.

In the beginning I CASEd (Copy and Share Everything) a lot, which is perfectly fine -- I encourage it. If you want to copy one of my cards to give to someone go right ahead, that's why they are here. If you are a Stampin' UP! demo and would like to use my card for a class or workshop that's OK too. Just please do not submit any of my original work to any contest or publication.

If you do find inspiration from one of my creations send me a email or leave me a comment. I would love to see your creation too. :o)